Nowadays Definition & Meaning
nowadays
- adverb
- in these times; "it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"- Nancy Mitford; "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets"; "today almost every home has television"
- noun
- the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech; "that is enough for the present"; "he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow"
"Nowadays" in song lyrics
See how nowadays is used in real songs:
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"Hustlers don't hustle for profit nowadays"
Black Moon — Pressure Iz Tight -
"Hate my lifestyle nowadays"
Darkside of the Force — Blast Another Missile -
"It aint no joke that's how we do it nowadays"
Das EFX — Here It Is
Words that rhyme with nowadays
Usage tips for "nowadays"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nowadays" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nowadays to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does nowadays mean?
- in these times; "it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"- Nancy Mitford; "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets"; "today almost every home has television" the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech; "that is enough for the present"; "he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow"
- What part of speech is nowadays?
- Nowadays is an adverb and a noun.
- How many definitions does nowadays have?
- Nowadays has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, noun).